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August 27, 2023

Alabama to be first state to execute prisoner using pure nitrogen, setting off debate on death penalty methods

Alabama wants to become the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen, which opponents decry as "experimenting."

August 25, 2023

Alabama woman who allegedly put newborn baby in dumpster charged with capital murder

An Alabama woman was charged with capital murder after allegedly leaving her newborn baby in a dumpster, where it was later found dead.

August 25, 2023

Alabama woman convicted of murder in death of boyfriend's 3-year-old son

Yalrick Pride, a 23-year-old Alabama woman, was convicted of murder in the death of her boyfriend's three-year-old son. Her boyfriend has been sentenced to life in prison.

August 25, 2023

Legal fight over distribution of medical marijuana license in Alabama continues

Many companies are attempting to obtain medical marijuana in Alabama, but the courts are not making it easy. Lawmakers in the state approved the substance for medical use in 2021.

August 24, 2023

Priest flees country with teen 'valentine' but police may have hands tied

Alabama Catholic priest Alex Crow allegedly groomed girls and fled the country with a teenager, but as it stands today, no crime was committed, police say.

August 24, 2023

Alabama high school wins grant to 'empower their LGBTQ+ students,' fund field trip to 'queer heritage site'

Selma High School recently won a grant to fund a field trip to a "queer heritage site" and money to support LGBTQ literature for students, per a recent report.

August 23, 2023

Alabama A&M University campus shooting leaves 2 people injured

A shooting on the campus of Alabama A&M University left two people injured. Police are saying the shooting was isolated and "this was not an active shooter incident."

August 22, 2023

Alabama city councilman pleads guilty to shoplifting from multiple Walmarts

Second-term Huntsville, Alabama, City Councilman Devyn Keith pleaded guilty on Tuesday afternoon to two misdemeanor shoplifting counts.

August 21, 2023

Alabama AG calls for investigation into Biden's reversal on Space Command HQ

Alabama AG Steve Marshall called for an investigation into President Biden reversing his decision to move Space Command headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama.

August 18, 2023

Former soldier receives life sentence for murder of Auburn police officer in domestic disturbance

Former soldier Grady Wayne Wilkes has been handed a life sentence without parole for the murder of Auburn police officer William Buechner during a response to a domestic disturbance.